Our Story
A Local’s Dream Come to Life
Founded by a Cannon Falls native, Falling Deer is a space that honors the past and celebrates the future of a charming, rural Minnesota town, and its place as the gateway to the Driftless Region.
A Place for Book & Cocktail Lovers, Family,
and Friends
Falling Deer is a specialty bookstore, bar, and venue. Featuring regional spirits, books by local authors, and a curated selection of the greatest bestsellers. Falling Deer puts a new twist on the old tradition of the public house.
In a one of a kind historical space, Falling Deer celebrates a community’s heritage and re-envisions the culture of how that community comes together. It is a setting that embraces the simple pleasures of an evening among friends, neighbors, and tourists alike. It is a home away from home, where memories are made and hospitality approaches the sacred.
A One-of-a-Kind Destination
Falling Deer juxtaposes contemporary design elements within an old-world, small town setting, creating a space dripping with local character. The approach pays homage to historic European cafes, creating a new contemporary in a centuries-old structure.
The influence of Falling Deer ’s name and community echoes through the space, from the framed newspapers documenting the local mythology of the fallen deer, to the fine art prints from local artists, and even to the restored marble floor, given character by a hundred years of foot traffic. Warm, amber lighting and round table seating soften the aged charm. Inside the old bank vault, a wooden bar top provides an ever-changing canvas, reflecting a life in service of creating artisanal cocktails and coffee standards.